CPU Computer Simulators

Spec sheet

Purpose

CPU Computer Simulators is a suite of computer simulations for teaching physics and physical science.Read 11 Oct 2026 · physport.org

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · physport.org

Integrations

PhysPort lists Peer Instruction, PhET Interactive Simulations, Tutorials in Introductory Physics, and other compatible methods.Read 11 Oct 2026 · physport.org

Privacy

PhysPort says it may be used without personal information and that identifiable information is not otherwise disclosed to third parties unless required by law.Read 11 Oct 2026 · physport.org

Support

PhysPort provides no guarantees or support for this software.Read 11 Oct 2026 · physport.org

Age and compatibility

The simulators were produced in Java in 1999 and may not run on modern computers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · physport.org

Classroom resources

The listed resources required are a projector and computers for students.Read 11 Oct 2026 · physport.org

Delivery mode

desktopRead 20 Sep 2026 · physport.org

Download

PhysPort says the simulations can be downloaded for free from its CPU Computer Simulators curriculum page.Read 11 Oct 2026 · physport.org

Installation information

The download section lists installation readmes for Mac and PC.Read 11 Oct 2026 · physport.org

Intended learners

PhysPort lists the method for middle school, high school, and introductory college levels, including calculus-based, algebra-based, and conceptual courses.Read 11 Oct 2026 · physport.org

Lesson library

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · physport.org

Offline access

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · physport.org

Organization

PhysPort is developed by the American Association of Physics Teachers in collaboration with Kansas State University and is supported by the National Science Foundation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · physport.org

Research validation

PhysPort assigns the method Bronze Validation, its third-highest research-validation level.Read 11 Oct 2026 · physport.org

Simulation activities

Simulations let students explore phenomena in different situations, conduct simulated experiments, test models, and receive feedback with multiple representations.Read 11 Oct 2026 · physport.org

Teaching approach

The CPU curriculum uses cycles of elicitation, development, and application, with students developing and testing ideas through experimentation and discussion.Read 11 Oct 2026 · physport.org

Topics

The simulations cover static electricity and magnetism, electric circuits, forces and motion, light and color, waves and sound, and small particle theory.Read 11 Oct 2026 · physport.org

Plans and prices

Every CPU Computer Simulators plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Physics Simulation Software#44 of 897.7